Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Pahar Ganj

We left Goa with renewed spirits and ready to face the urban sprawl of our last stop in India: Pahar Ganj, New Delhi. Unlike many other more savory areas of the city, this narrow street of shops, guest houses, aggressive street vendors, beggars, dust and cows is a dreaded hub for budget travelers in India. We were surprised to find ourselves really enjoying our time there, however, and learned that we wouldn't even mind living in this kind of urban environment. Downtown Santa Cruz, perhaps?










Ajay Guest House, an old favorite. This is where we stayed.

My friend, Haog. He is officially a refugee from Yugoslavia and supports himself by selling incense along the traveler trail. He has faithfully sent me at least two postcards annually for the past 6 years.


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